La Liga Gameweek 1
Barcelona 2 - 0 FT Athletic Club
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
27' X. Espart
37' Raphinha (Pedri)
HT
G. Guruzeta 48'
↓ I. Williams ↑A. Berenguer 60'
↓ N. Williams ↑R. Navarro 60'
J. Louis-Jean 61'
63' ↓ Raphinha ↑Rodri
63' ↓ M. Bernal ↑D. Olmo
↓ M. Jauregizar ↑B. Gerenabarrena 70'
↓ J. Louis-Jean ↑A. Boiro 70'
80' ↓ E. Garcia ↑J. Kounde
80' ↓ A. Gordon ↑K. Adeyemi
↓ G. Guruzeta ↑A. Djalo 81'
82' Fermin
85' ↓ Pedri ↑J. Cancelo
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Barcelona
Goalkeepers
Joan García 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
93
Minutes
Defenders
Eric García 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
58%
Pass Acc
Pau Cubarsí 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Gerard Martín 
MAGNET
96
Activity
96
Activity
95
Passes
1
Duels
Xavi Espart
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Fermín López 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Marc Bernal 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Pedri
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
52%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Lamine Yamal
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
Raphinha 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Anthony Gordon 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
BENCH
Wojciech Szczęsny
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Eder Aller
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Andreas Christensen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Balde
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jules Koundé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Cancelo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Olmo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brian Fariñas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hamza Abdelkarim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Karim Adeyemi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Athletic Club
Goalkeepers
Unai Simón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Hugo Rincón 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Yeray Álvarez
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Aymeric Laporte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johaneko Louis-Jean
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Midfielders
Mikel Jauregizar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Peio Canales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iñaki Williams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Oihan Sancet 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Nico Williams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Forwards
Gorka Guruzeta
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
BENCH
Álex Padilla
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jesús Areso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adama Boiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Monreal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aitor Paredes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Navarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Beñat Gerenabarrena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Rego
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Íñigo Ruíz de Galarreta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álex Berenguer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Djaló
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maroan Sannadi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/07/2026 | Athletic Club | 0 - 1 | Barcelona | La Liga | San Mamés |
| 01/07/2026 | Barcelona | 5 - 0 | Athletic Club | Super Cup | King Abdullah Sports City |
| 11/22/2025 | Barcelona | 4 - 0 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Camp Nou |
| 05/25/2025 | Athletic Club | 0 - 3 | Barcelona | La Liga | San Mamés Barria |
| 01/08/2025 | Athletic Club | 0 - 2 | Barcelona | Super Cup | King Abdullah Sports City |
| 08/24/2024 | Barcelona | 2 - 1 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys |
| 03/03/2024 | Athletic Club | 0 - 0 | Barcelona | La Liga | San Mamés Barria |
| 01/24/2024 | Athletic Club | 4 - 2 (AET) | Barcelona | Copa del Rey | San Mamés Barria |
| 10/22/2023 | Barcelona | 1 - 0 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys |
| 03/12/2023 | Athletic Club | 0 - 1 | Barcelona | La Liga | San Mamés Barria |
03/07/2026
01/07/2026
11/22/2025
05/25/2025
01/08/2025
08/24/2024
03/03/2024
01/24/2024
10/22/2023
03/12/2023
Barcelona Win
Athletic Club Win
Draw
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Espanyol | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +3 | WEspanyol 3 - 0 Levante (16-08-2026) |
| 2 | Alaves | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +3 | WAlaves 3 - 0 Getafe (15-08-2026) |
| 3 | Atletico Madrid | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +2 | WAtletico Madrid 2 - 0 Malaga (19-08-2026) |
| 4 | Sevilla | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1 | WSevilla 2 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (15-08-2026) |
| 5 | Villarreal | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | DRacing Santander 2 - 2 Villarreal (16-08-2026) |
| 6 | Racing Santander | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | DRacing Santander 2 - 2 Villarreal (16-08-2026) |
| 7 | Deportivo La Coruna | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DDeportivo La Coruna 1 - 1 Elche (17-08-2026) |
| 8 | Elche | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DDeportivo La Coruna 1 - 1 Elche (17-08-2026) |
| 9 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1 | LSevilla 2 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (15-08-2026) |
| 10 | Malaga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | LAtletico Madrid 2 - 0 Malaga (19-08-2026) |
| 11 | Levante | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -3 | LEspanyol 3 - 0 Levante (16-08-2026) |
| 12 | Getafe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -3 | LAlaves 3 - 0 Getafe (15-08-2026) |
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +24
P: 7 GD: +9
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -10
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Barcelona
Athletic Club
Barcelona
Athletic Club
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Total Domination at Camp Nou
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. A completely one-sided affair that showcased devastating attacking rhythm against a desperately outmatched and overworked defensive unit.
The Early Siege
Camp Nou witnessed a staggering display of attacking intent right out of the gate. Barcelona dominated possession with a suffocating 71% share of the ball, completely dictating the terms of engagement. The Intensity was absolutely off the charts as they rained down chances from every conceivable angle. It quickly devolved into a shooting gallery. A barrage of early efforts and relentless set-piece pressure—totaling a massive twelve corners—trapped the visitors deep inside their own defensive third. The home side treated the sacred pitch like their own personal training ground. They moved the ball with crisp precision, dictated the frenetic tempo, and flat-out refused to let their opponents catch a single breath. The away side looked shell-shocked by the sheer volume of pressure.
Breaking the Wall
There was absolutely no Balance to this contest, resembling a true David versus Goliath mismatch unfolding in real time. Yet, Athletic Club managed to survive the initial onslaught much longer than anyone could have anticipated. That survival was entirely engineered by the heroics of Unai Simón. He delivered an absolute masterclass between the sticks, pulling off gravity-defying stops to keep the scoreline somewhat respectable. His immense reflexes frustrated the home attackers repeatedly, building a genuine wall in front of the net. But eventually, the sheer weight of numbers meant the dam had to break. At the 37-minute mark, Pedri carved open the rigid defensive line with a visionary, line-breaking assist. Raphinha ruthlessly dispatched the opportunity to finally shatter the deadlock.
The Inevitable Conclusion
The second half offered absolutely no reprieve for the exhausted, weary travellers. They failed to register a single shot on target all evening, a damning indictment of their offensive isolation and struggles up top. The Stakes felt remarkably high for such an early-season fixture. The Catalan hosts were eager to solidify their credentials in the upper echelon of the table, while simultaneously pushing their Basque rivals deeper into a miserable relegation conversation. To seal the deal, Fermin ruthlessly killed off any lingering trace of a comeback with an 82nd-minute strike, doubling the advantage and putting the result beyond doubt. It was a commanding, clinical performance that completely justifies our take on this incredibly lopsided affair.
Key Questions
What made Unai Simón the Man of the Match?
He registered eight crucial saves amidst relentless pressure. Despite the defeat, his shot-stopping clinic single-handedly prevented an embarrassing scoreline against a staggering 22-shot barrage from the hosts.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Opening Day Reality Check at Camp Nou
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. While opening day optimism runs high across the league, the sheer gap in expected quality points to a comfortable, unglamorous evening for the hosts.
The Setup
Matchday 1 always brings a sense of uncertainty, but the underlying numbers tell a rather blunt story. The Stakes are naturally low in this August 27 curtain-raiser, with both Barcelona and Athletic Club starting totally fresh on zero points. A modest Form rating hints at the usual early-season rust as legs get up to match speed. However, the hosts enter as heavy favourites, and the competitive Balance tilts firmly in their direction. Even with a surprisingly quiet Stars metric across the board, the presence of Lamine Yamal for the home side and Nico Williams for the visitors ensures enough individual spark remains on the pitch. This is a classic test of opening day readiness, but the deck is heavily stacked.
Key Battle
We are watching the home side's possession-heavy midfield unit attempt to bypass the relentless high-pressing intensity of the visiting forwards. If the Basque side cannot disrupt those central passing lanes early, they will spend the entire match chasing shadows.
Expected Outcome
Barcelona will dictate the tempo from the first whistle at Camp Nou. Expect the hosts to control the ball, systematically tire out the opposition, and comfortably secure a routine 2-0 victory to kick off their domestic campaign.